Payroll, Personnel, and Retirement (PPR) Networking Meeting (09.01.26) (Recording)-09.01.2026 - PPT

09.01.2026 - PPT - Starting September Strong

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The WASBO Payroll, Personnel, & Retirement Networking Group met on September 1, 2026, with a “Starting September Strong” agenda focused on fall HR and payroll priorities. After introductions from the chair, co-chair, and board liaison, the meeting covered key updates for the school year.<br /><br />HR topics included SEBB open enrollment (October 26–November 23, 2026), required benefits administrator tasks, and 2027 SEBB changes such as Kaiser network changes, Premera HMO expansion, birth doula coverage, and updated FSA/HSA limits. The group also reviewed a SEBB billing notice issue for September 2026 and discussed how districts may handle the underbilling correction.<br /><br />Another major HR item was S-275 reporting deadlines: final updates due September 30, 2026, and the initial snapshot due November 16, 2026, with additional monthly update windows through August 2027. The presentation emphasized verifying assignments, salary placement, FTE, credentials, and employee coding.<br /><br />Washington L&I exempt vs. non-exempt rules were reviewed in detail. The message stressed that salary alone does not determine exempt status; positions must meet salary basis, salary threshold, and duties tests. Guidance was provided for reviewing job descriptions, checking actual duties, and documenting classification decisions.<br /><br />Payroll reminders focused on preparing for the first payroll of the year: reconciling salary changes, staff moves, benefit deductions, retirement status, and leave accruals, as well as confirming agreements and unclaimed property items. Year-end reminders included cleaning up prior-year terminations, W-2 audits, and Employment Security/PFML/WA Cares discrepancies.<br /><br />The session closed with upcoming trainings, certification and badge opportunities, discussion prompts for districts, and a list of helpful resources.

Keywords

WASBO Payroll

Personnel and Retirement

SEBB Open Enrollment

HR Priorities

S-275 Reporting

Washington L&I

Exempt vs Non-Exempt

Payroll Reconciliation

W-2 Audit

School District Payroll